As if the streets of NYC weren’t lively enough, the Manhattan residents near Queens Midtown Tunnel are dealing with symphony levels of sound during recent months. Jackhammers pounding in the early hours of the morning and horns of angry drivers honking attempting to navigate around the closed tunnel are leaving residents wide awake and frustrated […]
If you haven’t already heard about New York’s up-and-coming borough, get familiar. DUMBO is one of Brooklyn’s most upscale neighborhoods, ornamented with industrial buildings, cobblestone streets, waterfront access and unobstructed views of Manhattan. With it’s flourishing art scene, growing tech community and charming architecture, DUMBO is attracting residents who have trendy taste and enjoy luxury […]
With the hot summer days upon us, air conditioning is a must for New York residents. Though, because air conditioners are only needed three to four months out of the year, they are often are underused, out-of date and in poor condition. Poorly maintained air conditioners, especially commercial and industrial AC units on rooftops, can […]
If you live or work anywhere close to the Greenwich Village neighborhood in Lower Manhattan New York, you are well aware of the Washington Square Park reconstruction project. One WSP neighbor who is all too familiar with the ongoing construction is New York University, whose campus centers around the construction hubbub. In an effort to […]
Didn’t you read a similar article last year claiming “The Worst Allergy Season”? Don’t think too hard about it – You probably did. Every year, pollen season is getting gradually worse than the previous year. In fact, according to allergy experts, pollen counts are expected to be even double what are now in about thirty-five […]
If you’re shopping around for Soundproofing solutions, you’ve probably heard something about the OITC rating System. A relatively new way of measuring sound transmission, an OITC rating (which stands for Outdoor–Indoor Transmission Class) provides information about how well a barrier blocks against certain types of frequencies. But is it useful for you? The Difference […]
Every day, we are bombarded with a barrage of sounds, whether it be honking cars, roaring airplanes, or even the neighborhood dog’s incessant barking. As a result of the rise in frequency and volume of unwanted noise in growing towns and cities, many people have made the wise decision to install soundproof windows in a […]
As the landscapes of our towns and cities continue to grow and expand, so too does the amount of noise we each encounter every day. Construction sites, traffic, and the neighbor’s lawnmower are just a few sources of unwanted noise that are not only annoying, but also impacting our health. Recent studies have found a […]
